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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam
The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.
Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.
Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "nancypeters02@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Nancy Peter <np268113@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2023 11:16:46 +0100
Subject: donation
Dear.
I am Mrs. Nancy Peters a widow suffering from cancer and My Doctor
told me that I my days are numbered.
I am admitted in a private hospital here in Cotonou, Benin Republic
pending my medical treatment in India in couple of day. I have
USD$8.5M I inherited from my late husband,
I need an honest person who can use this funds for charity purposes on
my behalf since we donât have a child.
If you are interested kindly reply me for details to: nancypeters02@outlook.com
Remain bless.
Mrs. Nancy Peters.
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